Extraordinary Yale Home on Famed Story Book Row! 1st Time on the Market in 50+Years. 5 Bedroom Home, 2 Bedroom Apartment, In-Law Guest Quarters, 2 Full Lots. Main Residence: 5 Bedroom | 4 Baths | Chef - Friendly Kitchen w/Breakfast Bar Opening to Family Room | Generous Size Dining Room w/ Fireplace | Spacious Living Room w/ Cathedral Ceilings Accented by Wood Beam Trusses | Showpiece Custom Brick Fireplace |Large Loft is a Multiple Use Work or Play Space Overlooking Living Room | Butlers Pantry Adjacent to Living Room | 2 Downstairs Bedrooms Each w/Available Bath | Laundry Room | Hand-Crafted Cottage Fence & Entry Gate Accent Garden Patio & Porch Creating a Whimsical Welcome to this Nostalgic Balboa Island Home | A Central Courtyard w/ French Doors Opening from Downstairs Living Areas is a Crown Jewel of this Property…an Alluring European-Style Outdoor Gathering Area w/Brick Fireplace is Perfect for Relaxation, Gardening, Enjoying Morning Coffee or Entertaining on a Small or Grand Scale! Apartment: 2 Bedroom | 1 Full Bath | Breakfast Bar | Dining Area | Private Entrance W/ Interior Staircase |Stacked Washer / Dryer | Balcony Patio. In-Law Guest Quarters: Studio Style | Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar | 1 Full Bath| Balcony | Private Entrance w/ Interior Staircase. Parking:2 Individual Two-Car Garages w/ Work Benches, Cupboards, Tool Closets | Large Double Gated Carport Located Between the Garages Accommodates an Additional Car, Golf Carts, Boats, Bikes, Surfboards & Beach Gear. Location! 4 Doors to a Wonderful South Bay Front Beach! Short Distance to Marine Avenue the Hub of Community | Short Jaunt on So. Bay Front Boardwalk to Balboa Island Ferry Landing for a Ferry Ride Across the Bay to the Fun Zone & Restaurants, Ocean & the Balboa Pier for Swimming, Surfing & Fishing. 115 Apolena is an Original Yale Home as seen through its Whimsical Architecture, Wood Craftmanship Showcasing Beam Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Staircase & Balcony Railings, Clever Nooks & Niches | Leaded Windows, Brick Fireplaces, Vintage Light Fixtures & Handcrafted Doors w/Classic Knobs & Latches all add to the Vintage Flair In 1997 the Owners Purchased & Incorporated the Property Next Door in an Extensive Remodel. Every Effort was made to Replicate the Whimsical Qualities of the Original Yale Home in the New Addition & Create One Home on the Two Lots that Sustains the Architectural Style, Craftsmanship & Whimsey of the Original Yale Home….it was a Success!
Listed by Mary Hardesty
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License #00396726
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Mary Hardesty Realty
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949-500-4866
Listed by Erika Primeau
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License #01415276
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Mary Hardesty Realty
Last updated September 05, 2025
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Source: CRMLS #NP24188110
Listing Facts
TypeMulti-family
NeighborhoodBalboa Island
Bedrooms8
Bathrooms3
Days on Prevu361
Size4,867 sqft
Price per sqft$1,451
Amenities
Dishwasher
Private Outdoor Space
Washer/Dryer
Parking
Location
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Listing History
09/03/2025
Price Decreased
$7,060,000
08/31/2025
Status changed to Active
$7,375,000
08/30/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$7,375,000
06/28/2025
Status changed to Active
$7,375,000
06/27/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$7,375,000
05/22/2025
Status changed to Active
$7,375,000
05/22/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$7,375,000
03/29/2025
Status changed to Active
$7,375,000
03/28/2025
Status changed to Removed from Feed
$7,375,000
02/19/2025
Price Decreased
$7,375,000
10/08/2024
Price Decreased
$7,995,000
09/10/2024
Listed by Mary Hardesty Realty
$8,495,000
Property Details for 115 Apolena Avenue
Association
Amenities
Community Features: Biking, Fishing, Gutter(s), Park, Storm Drain(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks
Architectural Style: Cottage, Custom, French Provincial
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: 1
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Features
Direction Faces: East
Fencing: Wood
Other Structures: Second Garage
Patio And Porch Features: Brick, Deck, Front Porch, Open, Patio
View: Bay, Peek-A-Boo
Measurements
Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Area: 5,100
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Square Feet: 5,100
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Financial
Taxes
Parcel Number: 05011228
Interior
Features
Appliances: 6 Burner Stove, Built-In Range, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Fireplace: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Multiple Staircases, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Recessed Lighting, Two Story Ceilings, Unfurnished, Bar, Bedroom On Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Loft, Primary Suite
Measurements
Living Area: 4,867
Living Area Source: Plans
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Rooms
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Three Quarter: 3
Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
Bedrooms Total: 8
Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Other
General
Exclusions: Wood/Marble Hutch in Butler Kitchen, Capewoods Sign table top in Garage, Hands in Stone/Rear Patio, Height Chart Door Frame off Family Room
Location
Subdivision Name: Balboa Island - Main Island (BALM)
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Water Source: Public
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